Kippford is one of Scotland’s prettiest seaside villages on the shore of the estuary of
the River Urr. Just a 15 minute stroll down the hill from the Park, Kippford Village is a
charming waterside location. The unusually narrow village is picturesque with its
granite and white-washed houses and two lovely pubs both of which are family and dog friendly.
There are numerous things to do in Kippford and the local area including beautiful
coastal and forest walks, golf, cycling, fishing and sailing – to name just a few!
Kippford & Rockcliffe has a forest and coastal
walking area. The round trip takes around 1½ to 2
hours and offers wonderful views, including the
‘Muckle’ and ‘Mote of Mark’,
a 5th century hill-fort with marvellous
views of the ‘Rough Firth’!
Dalbeattie Forest is continually being upgraded
by Forest Enterprise and has a large selection of
walks with many fine views, commencing just
300 meters from the Park entrance.
The Sandyhills to Rockcliffe Coastal Path is
described as one of the finest coastal paths in
Britain, with views over the Solway to Cumbria
and the Isle of Man.
For the best walking routes across Dumfries and
Galloway check out Walkhighlands.
Craigieknowes, adjacent to the holiday park, is a
scenic 9 hole par 3 course, suitable for golfers of
all abilities. This is a surprisingly testing warm
up course for experienced golfers, while
remaining accessible and welcoming to beginners.
Just 3 miles away near Sandyhills beach is
Colvend Golf Course, the nearest 18 hole golf
course to Kippford. This picturesque parkland
course, with spectacular views over the Solway
to the Lakeland Fells and even the Isle of Man,
provides an interesting challenge for all abilities.
Guests staying at Coastal Kippford can enjoy
£5 off their golf round at Colvend Golf Club.
Simply let them know when you arrive!
Dalbeattie has its own 9 hole course, and the
Championship grade links course at
Southerness is only 20 minutes away.
Dumfries and Galloway is a cyclist’s paradise.
Dalbeattie Forest, one of the 7stanes is
accessed only 300 metres from the Park
entrance. In all there are over 17km of cycling
trails linking Dalbeattie to Colvend, Sandyhills
and Kippford; these three villages being just a
short ride outside the Forest itself.
Gentle Family Routes are suitable for the whole
family with clearly marked trails.
There is a wide variety of fishing available
within easy reach of the Park.
Rivers, Lochs and Pools: Gorsebank, Barean
Loch, Loch Arthur, Buittle Reservoir,
Auchenreoch Loch, Mossdale and Woodhall
Lochs, River Urr, Loch Rutton, River Fleet, and
Loch Ken.
Sea: Kippford Beach, Castle Point, and Balcary
Point.
Kippford Village has a marina and slipway.
The Solway Yacht Club has a temporary
membership scheme for visiting dingy sailors
and has excellent facilities.
If you want to try your hand at Kayaking,
Canoeing, Sailing, Windsurfing or
Powerboating, Galloway Activity Centre on
Loch Ken is 45 minutes’ drive from the Park.
There are also some serene spots to enjoy
paddle boarding and swimming too!
The Galloway Tourist Route is a 96
mile driving route that traces the
footsteps of Robert Burns and stops
by the romantic Gretna Green.
The South West Coastal 300 route is
a stunning drive of just over 300 miles
providing the opportunity to marvel at
our hills, glens, forests and lochs.
